Drivers for Windows® 7 in Sony® VAIO E Series

Tips on installing Windows 7 drivers on Sony VAIO E Series.

Sony VAIO E Series PCs have come a long way when it comes to functionality. Multitasking is the new direction computer manufacturers are reaching for. Sony VAIO E Series PCs running on Windows 7 is a great example of mobility and versatility. One of the reasons is availability of device drivers in the computer. Drivers are very important for proper functioning of the device. Here are some of the things you have to consider while selecting and installing drivers for Windows 7 on Sony VAIO E Series:

Defining drivers

Installing drivers

Various considerations

Defining drivers

Drivers are software that enable software programs to communicate with hardware devices. All devices on your Sony VAIO E Series need drivers. This makes multi - functionality possible and it also minimizes the use of resources. For example, the word processing software such as Microsoft Word needs to print a document file. The device driver will serve as the channel to send the request to the hardware. The hardware then responds by either printing the document or give the necessary warning or alert signs if the printer is out of paper, ink or has a problem of paper jam.

Installing drivers

Installing Windowds 7 drivers on your Sony VAIO E Series is very easy. You can go ahead and use device manager. Once you access the device manager option, click on the hardware device you want to install the drivers for and then right click on the device. You can go for a manual installation if you have the drivers present on your hard disk or on an optical disk. You can also use an automatic update where the computer will search for Windows 7 driver updates online. You can also use Windows Update for easier driver update process.

Various considerations

The websites you choose for selecting drivers should be reliable. Go to original website of the device manufacturer, you can also go to the Sony VAIO website for software and driver updates. Choose only those drivers that are signed. When a driver is signed, it means that it has passed compatibility testing. If it did not enter compatibility testing with Windows 7, it could lead to driver malfunction or even your system may crash.